How to make Vegan Danish Porridge

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe?? Then you have to try this vegan Danish grod recipe aka oat and chia porridge. It takes just 10 minutes to make this creamy, healthy and 100% vegan Danish breakfast.

Chia seeds help to thicken the oats to make the creamiest grød. Serve with cardamom flavored berries for a tasty morning treat. Top with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, fruit and customize this oat bowl to your liking.

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About the recipe

I love oats and can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I use them in quite a few different recipes like this quinoa oats idli, oats khichdi and this tomato dosa with oats.

Today’s chia and oat porridge is a hearty Danish breakfast. It is so popular that there is a very popular restaurant with the name Grød in Copenhagen.

Grød means porridge in Danish and it can be either savory or sweet. In this version of Danish grod, chia seeds are used along with rolled oats. Chia adds both texture and nutrition to this dish.

The best part of this recipe is that it is quick and easy to make, just 10~15 mins total. Also this is oatmeal porridge is creamy and perfect breakfast to start any day. The cardamom flavored berries are a great addition to this yummy vegan porridge.

This Danish porridge recipe is adapted from Whole Bowls cookbook by Allison Day. It is one of my go-to breakfast porridge that sticks to your ribs and is absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

Here are the ingredients you need to make this delicious Danish grid recipe:

• Rolled Oats. Quick cooking oats will not work because they won't hold their shape and will become too mushy.
• Non-dairy milk - I use unsweetened almond milk. Any non-dairy or dairy milk will work in this recipe.
• Chia seeds - this superfood is a great addition to your daily diet. They help to thicken the porridge*.

The other ingredients to make this healthy breakfast:

• fresh or frozen mixed berries
• maple syrup
• ground cardamom

Optional topping ideas:

• chopped nuts
• banana or other chopped fruit
• nut butter - peanut butter and almond butter are my favorite

Instructions

For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

Here is how to make easy Danish grod recipe:

In a medium size saucepan, combine oats, non-dairy milk and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and cook stirring constantly, about 3~5 minutes.

Stir in the chia seeds and cook stirring for another 3~5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

In a small saucepan, combine berries, maple syrup and ground cardamom. Cover and cook till the berries are warmed through and turn soft, about 3~5 minutes.

To serve, divide the oats porridge equally between the two bowls, top with the berries and Enjoy!!

Expert Tips

• Quick cooking steel cut oats are also great to make Danish porridge.
• Ground flaxseeds are good substitute for chia seeds, but the texture and taste will not be the same.
• If you are not vegan, then use regular milk.
• Any of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk will work. I love almond or oat milk in my grød recipe.
• Customize your Danish oatmeal bowls with your favorite toppings. I love adding peanut butter or almond butter and chopped nuts.

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Recipe Card

Danish Grod | Chia Oats Porridge

Quick and easy to make Danish Grød. Oat and Chia Porridge is served with cardamom flavored berries. Get the recipe for this yummy breakfast!!

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American, european

Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

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For the Oats:

• 1 cup Rolled Oats (or quick cooking steel cut oats)
• 2¼ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk*
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds

For the Topping:

• 1 cup Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen
• 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• As needed Chopped Nuts, optional
• As needed Non dairy yogurt, optional
• As needed Banana slices, optional
• As needed Nut Butter, optional

Instructions

• In a medium size saucepan, combine oats, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and cook stirring constantly, about 3~5 minutes.
  1 cup Rolled Oats (or quick cooking steel cut oats), 2¼ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk*, Pinch of Salt
• Stir in the chia seeds and cook stirring for another 3~5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
  1 tablespoon Chia seeds
• In a small saucepan, combine berries, maple syrup and ground cardamom. Cover and cook till the berries are warmed through and turn soft, about 3~5 minutes.
  1 cup Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen, 2 teaspoons Maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• To serve, divide the oats porridge equally between the two bowls, top with the berries and Enjoy!!
  As needed Chopped Nuts, optional, As needed Non dairy yogurt, optional, As needed Banana slices, optional, As needed Nut Butter, optional

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Notes

• Quick cooking steel cut oats are also great to make Danish porridge.
• Ground flaxseeds are good substitute for chia seeds, but the texture and taste will not be the same.
• If you are not vegan, then use regular milk.
• Any of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk will work. I love almond or oat milk in my grød recipe.
• Customize your Danish oatmeal bowls with your favorite toppings. I love adding peanut butter or almond butter and chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg

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